Trial BalloonTrial Balloon: Getting Salty0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:04-24:04Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Chris Riback's NewsletterSubscribe to listenTrial Balloon: Getting SaltyWhat You Need To HearMay 16, 2025∙ PaidShareCan Republicans pass their tax bill? Will Trump get keep his new plane? Can Democrats speak to two audiences?Links we discussed:Three Things to Know About the House MegabillPerks Now, Pain LaterMike Johnson Defends Trump’s ‘Open’ CorruptionTrump’s Critics and Supporters Unite Against Plane DealKristi Noem Wants a New Jet TooDemocrats Aren’t Hiding Their…Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Chris Riback.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Trial BalloonRise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan GoddardRise above the political chatter with Trial Balloon, a podcast from Chris Riback and Taegan GoddardSubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedRecent EpisodesTrial Balloon: Politics in the New YearJan 2Trial Balloon: Holiday MailbagDec 26, 2025Trial Balloon: What Was That?Dec 19, 2025Trial Balloon: That Was FastDec 12, 2025Trial Balloon: 'It's Gonna Be Fine'Dec 5, 2025Trial Balloon: Canary in the CoalmineNov 28, 2025Trial Balloon: Guess Who’s Coming to Lunch?Nov 21, 2025Trial Balloon: After the ShutdownNov 14, 2025